1874 50C MS(PCGS#6346)

December 2025 Showcase Auction - The James A. Stack, Sr. Collection Part I

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

22070

Grade

MS66

Price

13,200

Lot Description

This Gem 1874 Arrows half dollar boasts outstanding originality in the form of rich dove, mauve and olive-gray patina. Strong luster on both sides, as well, with a satiny texture throughout. Among the finest certified, only a single coin has been graded higher by NGC.<p>The Arrows half dollar type of 1873 to 1874 is more challenging to locate than that dated 1854 to 1855, in all grades, both circulated and Mint State. 1874 has the highest mintage of this type at 2,359,600 circulation strikes and, as a result, it is obtainable in grades up to and including MS-64. However, above that level the 1874 is rare, especially relative to the strong demand from advanced type collectors. This lovely Gem is an important condition rarity and will be a highlight in a fantastic numismatic cabinet or NGC Registry Set.